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IFA network Financial Options is to self-regulate members conducting deferred annuity and income-drawdown business to prevent a possible misselling scandal. The network, which has over 300 member firms and 600 registered individuals, fears many IFAs are unaware of how to give best advice on the complex issue. It is concerned that this could lead to […]

IFAs are likely to pick up a £1.1bn tab for the pension review, according to research by actuary Bacon & Woodrow. Life offices, policyholders and shareholders will pick up the remaining £9.9bn of the £11bn total bill.

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